I relate, priceyjunk. Are there a few trusted, close people you might tell? It might seem less scary to explain things to these casual acquaintances after you've told close friends (and they may surprise you by being super supportive -- I know mine did). After the initial few people were so helpful and supportive, it didn't feel like as big of a deal to tell my pseudo friends (especially the drinking ones) that I'm abstaining from alcohol. I'm in a similar boat, though -- terrified about what family members will ask when I visit them later this summer. I plan on saying, "Well I'm not PREGNANT" and hoping that will shock them enough to leave the matter alone. Eek.